Habit Change Requires Patience and Dedication The underlying driver of any wellness program is to inspire and motivate people to change behaviors. Whether the goal is to eat healthier or to quit smoking, it all comes down to habit change. Behavior modification takes time, patience, determination and most of all commitment. In today’s busy workplace this

What is a Health Coach? When most of us think of the word coach, our favorite professional sports team, former football coach or our child’s soccer coach comes to mind. We think of a person who pushes you, teaches you skills and guides you to a goal of achieving greatness. In today’s world the word

Wellness Coaching is Good Business In 2015, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that lost productivity from absenteeism related to illness, cost employers $225.8 billion annually in the United States, or $1,685 per employee. This doesn’t include losses resulting from employees who come to work sick or in pain. Productivity can suffer from lifestyle factors such as sleep issues, poor

Behavior Modification in the Workplace Requires Patience and Dedication The underlying driver of any wellness program is to inspire and motivate people to change behaviors. Whether the goal is to get employees to eat healthier, lower blood pressure, lose weight or quit smoking it all comes down to behavior modification. Behavior modification takes time, patience, determination

Health Coaching can target employee heart health risk. With approximately 610,000 deaths annually, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. According to the CDC, every year about 735,000 Americans have a heart attack. Of these, a surprising 30% happen in people who have already had a heart attack. Thanks to